According to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Nigeria increased its average hourly power…
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Federal Government Commits N2.4 Trillion to Power Subsidies
The federal government (FG) will allocate N2.4 trillion to subsidise electricity in 2025, covering about 30%…
DISCOs Revenue Drops 5.4% in October 2024 as NERC Tightens Performance Rules
The total amount billed to electricity customers by Nigeria’s Distribution Companies (DISCOs) fell by 5.4% in…
NERC Completes Transfer of Electricity Regulatory Oversight to Four States
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has successfully transferred regulatory oversight to four states, marking a…
Aba Power Maintains Lowest Tariff Despite NERC Hike
Aba Power has kept the lowest electricity tariff among Nigeria’s 12 electricity distribution companies despite the…
Nigeria’s Captive Power Generation Exceeds National Grid Capacity
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo once described the N2 billion investment in captive power generation as…
Over 53% of Nigerians Still Lack Meters Despite Reform Push
As of September 30, 2024, more than half of Nigerians still lack meters. The Nigerian Electricity…
More than 7 Million Registered Electricity Customers Unmetered – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, said 7,182,909 or 53.8% customers have not been metered. The Commission…
INTERVIEW: A Lot of Nigeria’s Transmission Infrastructure Were Installed Between 1983 and 1995
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) faces critical challenges in enhancing the national grid’s capacity, with…
NERC Cracks Down on DisCos for KPI Failures
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sanctioned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for failing to meet…